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Melody In Our Hearts

As we now look to a summary of the passage above, let us
first understand, “there is a cause,” which begins our subject,

as indicated by the word “wherefore, or for that cause.”
Wherefore, having awakened from our inattentive sleep, and
being given light through the Spirit of grace, let us stand in
the truth of the gospel, trusting the Spirit in us, and the pres-

ence of our Lord with us.

Even though we may live in the midst of a perverse world, we
must be wise in the understanding of the truth of our Lord and

seeking His will; not foolishly partaking of the excesses of
the world, but walking in the fullness of His Spirit, and going as He leads us in the
way; “Speaking to ourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody in our hearts to the Lord.”

Making our desire to live these lives (natural and spiritual) God has blessed us with,
in a way that our walk might be found giving praise and seeking peace with God.

When we walk in the way of the Lord, hearing and repeating to ourselves the precious
truths of His Holy Word, and singing the sweet songs of Zion in our hearts as we go,

and seeking to be happy in the Lord; we will find there, in that precious time we have
redeemed to the Lord, and in that sacred place, where we are refreshed by the Spirit
of God to feel His presence, and receive such words in our hearts, as petitions which
only God can hear.

In a previous writing, we spoke of an old sister, who could no longer sing, and could
barely hear the preaching. She was faithful to attend church when she was able, and
always rejoiced in the spiritual blessings she received through her efforts, saying: “I

just hear the singing, and sing along in my heart, and rejoice in all of the gospel I can
hear. I have always felt blessed to be with the Lord's people!”

This testimony shows us how we are never alone in serving the Lord among His
people. His Spirit is with us, yea in us, inspiring us to make melody in our hearts and

minds, and to praise our God, as we go, even when we do not have a strong voice to
sing or ears to hear. Let pray in our hearts and minds, all the words He has given us,
through His Spirit, to lift up an inward praise, giving all glory and honor to our great

God who always hears, and receives every word, in Jesus Name.